Shake The Room
Gamu Lyrics
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To let the whole world to get up and get down
Forget the radio, I got my gramophone
So bring your Marvin, Aretha and James Brown
I got the beat to make you sick with the kicks now
I got the beat to make you shake your tail feather
Let's take it back, old school, hip hop, come on now
We'll mix it all together
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
Boom, boom, shake, shake the room
Boom, boom, baby shaking the room
I said lady shake your tail feather
Shake it night and day
Boom, boom, then you shaking the room
Hey ladies, get in your mamma's closet
Pull out a chic dress, with a locket on it
And fellows, put on a sharp suit
And we'll be rocking our look right, get sexy too
And there ain't no better feeling
Like when you're twisting, hitch hocking to the groove and jiving
I wanna throw a Donatina
So come on everybody say yeah
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
Boom, boom, shake, shake the room
Boom, boom, baby shaking the room
I said lady shake your tail feather
Shake it night and day
Boom, boom, then you shaking the room
Yeah, now, baby, yeah, come on now
Shake your boom boom, shake your boom boom
Come on, put your hands together
We got a beat that will make you hit the floor
Make you wanna ask for more
We spinning round in circles, baby making you dizzy for sure
'Cause we got those lips blazing
We standing here arisen
And you can never stop this old school party crazy
Shake you tail feather, shake it night and day
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
Boom, boom, shake, shake the room
Boom, boom, baby shaking the room
I said lady shake your tail feather
Shake it night and day
Boom, boom, then you shaking the room
In "Shake The Room," Gamu encourages her listeners to forget about the troubles of life and just let go, shake their bodies, and funk like it's the 80s. The singer employs an old school style hip-hop beat, which is characterized by the drum machine, signature synth hooks, and energetic lyrics to inspire dancing, singing, and merry making. Gamu uses the motif of the 'Shake The Room' to create a vibe that transcends time and space, reaching far beyond the barriers of culture, race, and age. When she sings, "And there ain't no better feeling, like when you're twisting, hitch hocking to the groove and jiving," she signifies that this is indeed the rhythm and pulse of dance music.
The first verse emphasizes the importance of music as a means of escape as Gamu sings, "Forget the radio, I got my gramophone, so bring your Marvin, Aretha and James Brown." Furthermore, she introduces an element of surprise in the lyrics when she says, "I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room." The phrase "boom, boom" in the chorus can represent the pounding bass of the song or the sound of the listener's heart as they dance with abandon. However, "shake the room" is the action that releases one's tension and fills them with life.
In the second part of the song, Gamu invites women to wear chic dresses and pull out their finest jewelry from their mother's closet while the men dress up in sharp suits. The idea behind this is that everyone can feel alive, young, and vibrant in their clothing. She encourages everyone to come out and party with her, and as the song progresses, she brings in more instrumentals to create a more robust sound. Gamu ultimately wants her listeners to feel happy, alive, and energized precisely how they would feel with a good shake-the-room-party.
Line by Line Meaning
I got me a big ole megaphone
I have a powerful voice and want to use it to make everyone get up and dance.
To let the whole world to get up and get down
I want people all around the world to dance and have fun with me.
Forget the radio, I got my gramophone
I don't need the radio to play good music, I have my own gramophone.
So bring your Marvin, Aretha and James Brown
Bring your favorite music legends and let's dance to their tunes.
I got the beat to make you sick with the kicks now
I have a powerful beat that will make you dance with enthusiasm and energy.
I got the beat to make you shake your tail feather
My beat will make you move and dance in a fun and carefree way.
Let's take it back, old school, hip hop, come on now
Let's go back to the old school hip hop style and dance the night away.
We'll mix it all together
We'll blend different styles of music and dance together for a unique and fun experience.
I said boom, boom, then you shaking the room
When I say 'boom, boom', it's time to dance and shake the room with the beat.
Boom, boom, shake, shake the room
The beat of the music is so strong, it will literally shake the room.
Boom, boom, baby shaking the room
The music will make you feel like you're shaking the whole room with your dancing.
I said lady shake your tail feather
Ladies, don't be shy, let's shake our tail feathers and dance!
Shake it night and day
Dance any time of day or night, whenever the music moves you.
Hey ladies, get in your mamma's closet
Ladies, go through your mother's old clothes and find something stylish to wear for our dance party.
And fellows, put on a sharp suit
Guys, let's dress to impress and look good on the dance floor.
And we'll be rocking our look right, get sexy too
We'll look and feel good while dancing, and maybe even flirt a little.
And there ain't no better feeling
There's no better feeling than dancing and enjoying good music with friends.
Like when you're twisting, hitch hocking to the groove and jiving
We'll dance in classic styles like twisting, hitch-hiking and jiving to the beat of the music.
I wanna throw a Donatina
I want to throw a big dance party and celebrate with everyone.
So come on everybody say yeah
Let's all get excited and agree to have a fun time dancing together.
Yeah, now, baby, yeah, come on now
You're doing great, let's keep dancing and having fun!
Shake your boom boom, shake your boom boom
Let's shake our bodies and move to the beat of the music.
Come on, put your hands together
Let's all clap and cheer in support of each other's dance moves.
We got a beat that will make you hit the floor
The beat of the music is so strong, it will make you want to dance and move your body.
Make you wanna ask for more
Dancing to this music is so fun, you'll want to keep going and dance more.
We spinning round in circles, baby making you dizzy for sure
Dancing and spinning around in circles will make you feel dizzy, but in a fun and exciting way.
'Cause we got those lips blazing
Our music is so good, it will literally set your lips on fire with excitement and energy.
We standing here arisen
We're standing tall and feeling alive while dancing to this great music.
And you can never stop this old school party crazy
Our love for old school music and dance is so strong, nothing can stop our party from being crazy and fun.
Contributed by Gabriella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jackbuchanan3731
It always upsets me when artists as talented as Gamu have songs as good as this but don't get the fame they deserve because their label and manager don't advertise it correctly. I only found it because I specifically googled what happened to Gamu after the X Factor, this song should have been everywhere when it came out!
@WhitneyDeivory
Preach
@flamerollerx01
+Jack Buchanan I found it in the suggestions on the side. Went from the X Factor boot camp where they turned her down and then to a live performance at some school learning thing in glasgow, to a christmas concert, then finally an interview where she says the X Factor was her 'crash course' in the music industry.
@cal81985
+Jack Buchanan I found it the exact same way. I had no idea this song existed, but now I'll be looking out for her other songs as well.
@AJ_582
+Jack Buchanan It's because small labels don't have the money to get the songs the exposure they need to be hits.
@actualwakandangirl7121
Omg same here i always wondered
@jubrilawudu3636
Its 2019, and I'm wondering why i haven't heard anything from you! Wow! Amazing! Keep going...
@kelscube3913
Ikr
@laurenluvsu.
@@kelscube3913 ily! :D
@philhilbig5862
@@laurenluvsu. 6AM 0 was a very